Patient Care Technician: Apprenticeship-to-Certification Path

African American Talent; Hackensack, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring for a Patient Care Technician Apprentice in Hackensack, NJ. The program starts as a PCT Apprentice and leads to a Patient Care Technician role upon successful completion. The posted pay begins at $21.77 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Candidates must have a GED or equivalent and complete one of the approved programs; prior hospital experience is preferred. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, accountability, and delivering high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one approved nursing or patient-care program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship program.
• Willingness to participate in the PCT Apprenticeship Program and become a certified PCT.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Learning agility

Education

GED or equivalent

PCT/Nursing program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship

EMT/HHA/CMA/MA background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring for a Patient Care Technician Apprentice in Hackensack, NJ. The program starts as a PCT Apprentice and leads to a Patient Care Technician role upon successful completion. The posted pay begins at $21.77 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Candidates must have a GED or equivalent and complete one of the approved programs; prior hospital experience is preferred. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, accountability, and delivering high-quality patient care